About David Nieper

Established in 1961, David Nieper are a premium British fashion brand for the mature ladies market. The company designs and makes premium quality British clothing for women over the age of 50 who desire to look and feel confident, comfortable and elegant.

The brand, based in Derbyshire and with three sites across the UK, is committed to quality and sustainable production, and promoting the knowledge and skills of past and future generations through jobs, education and investment in people, industry and the community.

Some 230 people - including designers, garment cutters, dressmakers and seamstresses - are employed at the company’s Derbyshire factory. To say thank you to staff, David Napier host the annual company event which involves every employee and vary from year to year in 2017 the event included was a hog roast and film in a marquee.

Founder and CEO of the company David Napier remains the Creative Director, while his son Christopher Nieper has been the Managing Director for over 15 years.

What is it like to work for David Nieper

Leadership

79% of staff agreed:

The leader of this organisation runs this organisation based on sound moral principles

CEO David Nieper leads by example in how staff do their jobs, relate to people and commit to the company. He runs regular meetings, walks the floor and takes lunch with employees in the canteen.

79% of staff agreed:

The leader of this organisation runs this organisation based on sound moral principles

Wellbeing

74% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

The company is very flexible staff start and finish times. They pride themselves on being a family company and great importance is given to having a good work-life balance.

74% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

Giving Something Back

95% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

David Nieper encourages wellbeing and environmental health through their walk to work incentive scheme. Additionally, rainwater is harvested, solar panels are installed on all buildings and supplies are sourced as locally as possible.

95% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

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Benefits:

Charity Activities

At least 20% of staff are known to undertake charitable activities during business hours without incurring financial loss
Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Gym

companies offering either free gym/ sports facilities or offering subsidised gym membership for all employees
Pensions

Companies offering a final salary, non-contributory pension scheme or one in which the employer puts in at least three times
Long Service

50% of employees with more than 5 years' service
Development

Companies who provide support for non-work related training
Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to staff